Niomi Smith Webboard User Reg: 04-20-2009
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I love these stories - and I love when mushing is put in a good light.
Where I am from mushing is very much a way of life for some, and because of a few bad apples, people think that all mushers abuse their dogs.
They think the dogs get no attention, live their lives on a line, get run to death and the shot when they are no more use.
This does happen, don't get me wrong. But its no only a musher problem - normal everyday pets get treated like this everyday! I don't see people saying NO ONE should own dogs because there is a possiblity they will neglect them.
When these dogs are taken care of they are amazing to see in action. The bond they have with their musher is amazing! And these dogs love to run, like my Shepherd loves to bite. I don't think they should ever be denied that!
That is interesting Niomi. I don't know much about mushers/sled dogs, but I am fascinated and when given the opportunity, I like learning about it.
A couple years ago, I watched a PBS program on the Iditarod and was enthralled with learning how they do it all.
It was my impression that typically, most mushers have a very deep bond with all their dogs, as I would imagine they would.
I would think that overall, the relationship with musher and pack is a very important one, after all, they are so interdependent on each other to succeed.
Given the harsh climate and potential for dangerous conditions, it seems imperative they are completely in sync.
But I suppose there are the ones, just as we see in pet owners that fail their packs, it must be true occasionally in the sledding world as well.
I just love getting to see when dogs get to do what they were bred for, whatever the breed. But in particular, this story is such a good one!
I couldn't agree more with you Niomi!
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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I have seen a dog abused for "protection" training when I went to my first "schutzhund" practice...I was appalled but didn't blame the sport of Schutzhund for it. I wish people would do the same for the Iditarod and other things in life.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
I have seen a dog abused for "protection" training when I went to my first "schutzhund" practice...I was appalled but didn't blame the sport of Schutzhund for it. I wish people would do the same for the Iditarod and other things in life.
This was posted on Yahoo too. You should of saw all the people talking about how this is "dog abuse". No, keeping your dog inside all day never getting exercised is abuse! These dogs are having a blast doing what they are bred for. If these dogs were abused and the handler really did not care he wouldn't have bothered resecitating him. This is a great story and I hope the dog has a good recovery .
This was posted on Yahoo too. You should of saw all the people talking about how this is "dog abuse".
Can you link me to this, please? Thanks.
OOPS It was MSN not Yahoo. You can try searching but I came up with nothing. Most people said that it is abuse and the dog shouldnt be worked this hard. I couldn't help but think these are the same people whose dogs have never been walked!
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